Organisational Culture and Knowledge Management: An Empirical Study in Finnish Project-Based Companies

Int. J. Innovation and Learning, Vol. 7, No. 3, 2010

14 Pages Posted: 17 May 2010

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Petri Helo

University of Vaasa

Mian Ajmal

Abu Dhabi University; University of Oulu; University of Vaasa

Date Written: May 16, 2010

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to provide an empirical source for understanding how the cultural artifacts in project-based organisations affect Knowledge Management (KM) activities. The paper primarily provides a theoretical investigation identifying the key concepts within the literature. Then, it follows an empirical analysis based on a questionnaire. Findings are obtained from the data analysis by applying statistical methods. It appears from the findings that organisational culture artifacts have significant effects on KM in project-based organisations. The study findings are restricted to Finnish project-based companies. Therefore, findings can be further tested within other group of companies situated outside Finland. Project managers should fully concentrate on organisational culture artifacts in order to press forward KM practices in their projects. This article offers various findings showing how organisational culture links with KM activities particularly in project-based environments.

Keywords: cultural artifact, organisational culture, knowledge management, innovation, learning, project organisation

Suggested Citation

Helo, Petri and Ajmal, Mian Muhammad, Organisational Culture and Knowledge Management: An Empirical Study in Finnish Project-Based Companies (May 16, 2010). Int. J. Innovation and Learning, Vol. 7, No. 3, 2010, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1609091

Petri Helo

University of Vaasa ( email )

P.O. Box 700
Wolffintie 34
FIN-65101 Vaasa, FI-65101
Finland

Mian Muhammad Ajmal (Contact Author)

Abu Dhabi University ( email )

Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates

University of Oulu ( email )

P.O. Box 4600
Oulu FIN-90014, 90570
Finland

University of Vaasa ( email )

P.O. Box 700
Wolffintie 34
FIN-65101 Vaasa, FI-65101
Finland

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